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DOT/OST RIN: 2105-AD87 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: ●Use of the Seat-Strapping Method for Carrying a Wheelchair on an Aircraft 
Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether or not carriers should be allowed to utilize the seat-strapping method to stow a passenger´s wheelchair in the aircraft cabin. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382   
Legal Authority: The Department has authority and responsibility under the ACAA (49 USC 41705) to    ensure that US and foreign air carriers do not discriminate against air traveler    on the basis of disability   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Blane A Workie
Principal Deputy Assistant General Counsel
Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-9342
TDD Phone:202 755-7687
Fax:202 366-7152
Email: blane.workie@dot.gov